Bachelor in Mass Communication/Media Studies (Bachelor's)

The application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Nov 1, 2026. Tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $63,800..

This programme focuses on the analysis of communication processes and media systems through theoretical and research-based study. Students engage with media content, audience reception, and the social impact of communication technologies. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and empirical research in media contexts. It is structured around core courses in communication theory and research methods.

The major requires nine courses, including one at the 100-level, one at the 200-level, three at the 300-level, one at the 400-level, and one course at any level. Core courses must be completed by the end of the sophomore year.

Graduates pursue roles in media research, public relations, content development, and communication analysis in nonprofit, corporate, and educational settings.

Students must declare the major and complete COMM 280 and COMM 290 by the end of their sophomore year. No specific GPA or test scores are required for admission to the major.

on-campus, full-time, typical duration four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 17% of applicants.

Denison’s campus sits on The Hill in Granville, Ohio, a setting with arts and athletics facilities, dining spaces, and opportunities to join student organizations. More than 165 student groups support interests across campus life. Columbus is minutes away, giving students access to a larger city while they study in Granville. Guided tours, information sessions, interviews, and virtual connections are available to prospective students.

The university’s liberal arts education is designed to develop autonomous thinkers, discerning moral agents, and active citizens. Students can choose from more than 65 academic programs, supported by small classes and a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Denison has about 2,500 undergraduate students. Academic opportunities include majors, courses, the King Center for Data & Innovation, arts programs, athletics, internships, career coaching, and consulting experiences.

International students can expect a primarily undergraduate campus with access to academic, cultural, athletic, and career activities in one community. Denison has 26 varsity teams and more than 45 club and intramural sports. The university offers virtual ways to connect before arrival, and its admission process is test-optional, requires no application fee, and does not require a supplemental essay. Denison also states that it meets 100% of demonstrated financial need.